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Roman Domestic Religion
THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF
HC047
Villa of the Papyri
Cult Space Type:
Cult Room
Date:
79 A.D.
Structural Type:
Podium; Mosaic
Associated
Cult Spaces:
-
Room Function:
Cult room
Description:
On the southeast side of the house was a cult room. The room was square with an apse on its eastern end. A masonry base sat at the bottom of the apse, which held the feet of a statue. This statue was believed to have been of a gladiator due to the sandals matching those of a Samnite gladiator. The room was highly decorated and had mosaic flooring. The room is not currently visible.
References:
Bassani 2008, pp. 203 (Scheda 20)
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